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Sun StorEdge
5210 NAS
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Hardware Installation,
Configuration, and User Guide
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
www.sun.com
Part No. 817-6660-11
November 2004, Revision A
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  • Page 1 Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS ™ Hardware Installation, Configuration, and User Guide Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 817-6660-11 November 2004, Revision A Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback...
  • Page 2 Copyright 2004 Sun Microsystems, Inc., 4150 Network Circle, Santa Clara, Californie 95054, Etats-Unis. Tous droits réservés. Sun Microsystems, Inc. a les droits de propriété intellectuels relatants à la technologie qui est décrit dans ce document. En particulier, et sans la limitation, ces droits de propriété...
  • Page 3 Radio/TV Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 4 Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Hardware Installation, Configuration, and User Guide • November 2004...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Rack-Mounting the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS/Expansion Unit 13 Connecting to Networks 17 Connecting Each Expansion Unit Chassis to an AC Power Outlet 21 Powering On the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS and Expansion Unit(s) 23 Using the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS 27 Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Components 27...
  • Page 6 Expansion Unit Components 36 Specifications 39 Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS and Expansion Unit Technical Specifications 39 Glossary 41 Index 45 Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Hardware Installation, Configuration, and User Guide • November 2004...
  • Page 7 Recommended Rack Mounting Order 15 FIGURE 2-7 Connecting to Ethernet Networks 17 FIGURE 2-8 Connecting the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS and a Single Expansion Unit 18 FIGURE 2-9 Connecting the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS and Two Expansion Units 19 FIGURE 2-10...
  • Page 8 Expansion Unit with Front Cover Removed 36 FIGURE 3-8 Sun StorEdge 5210 Expansion Unit Drive Shuttle 37 FIGURE 3-9 Expansion Unit Power Supply Modules 37 FIGURE 3-10 viii Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Hardware Installation, Configuration, and User Guide • November 2004...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Application server performance is also optimized by off-loading data sharing responsibilities. Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS attaches directly to the network as quickly and simply as a network printer. With high-speed CPUs and high-speed RAID controller architecture –...

  • Page 10: Sun Storedge 5210 Nas Features

    Microsoft-compatible LDAP LDAP authentication for NFS Supported Clients Microsoft Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003 Solaris™ 2.6, 7, 8, 9 and 9x86 Operating System IBM AIX 5.1 HP HP-UX 11i Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Hardware Installation, Configuration, and User Guide • November 2004...
  • Page 11 Supports DHCP, ARP, for automatic assignment of IP address Hardware RAID Subsystem Multiple file system options The Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS is configured for maximum file protection using hardware RAID 5 (disk striping with parity) Data Management Sun StorEdge File Checkpoint facility allows users to recover accidentally...

  • Page 12: Setup Posters

    Setup Posters Check the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS package for an easy “Setup Poster” about the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS. The expansion unit package includes a poster for connecting the expansion unit(s). Conventions Used in This Manual This manual was designed to make it easy for you to find the information you need quickly.

  • Page 13: Contacting Technical Support

    Chapter Two: Installing the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS—Provides instructions for installing the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS and expansion units. Chapter Three: Using the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS—Describes how to use the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS and its components. It is organized into two sections: internal components and external components.
  • Page 14 Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Hardware Installation, Configuration, and User Guide • November 2004...

  • Page 15: Installing The Sun Storedge 5210 Nas

    Unpack the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS and expansion unit(s) Rack-mount the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS and expansion unit(s) Power on the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS and expansion unit(s) Note – The Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS ships with the operating system installed.

  • Page 16: Before You Begin

    Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS filer Setup Poster Product documentation CD-ROM AC Power Cords (These must be ordered separately from Sun Microsystems.) Rail-mounting kit (This must be ordered separately from Sun Microsystems.) Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Hardware Installation, Configuration, and User Guide • November 2004...

  • Page 17: Unpacking The Sun Storedge 5210 Nas And/Or Expansion Unit(S)

    If you purchased one or more expansion units, take a moment to make sure that the package includes the following listed items. Should any of the items be damaged or missing, contact your Sun Microsystems sales representative or reseller immediately. Expansion unit(s)
  • Page 18 Two 3-prong AC power cables. For the expansion unit: Two 3-prong AC power cables. Two ultra high-density SCSI cables . To obtain qualified cables, consult your Sun Microsystems sales representative. Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Hardware Installation, Configuration, and User Guide • November 2004...

  • Page 19: Sun Storedge 5210 Nas Front And Back Panels

    (reserved) AC Power Supply 1 SCSI Port for AC Power Plugs Keyboard* optional local tape Built-in NICs * maintenance use Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Back Panel with One RAID Card FIGURE 2-3 Chapter 2 Installing the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS...

  • Page 20: Expansion Unit Front & Back Panels

    Channel 2 Connectors (jumper for expansion unit) Power Switch Power Switch unused Channel 1 AC Power Plug AC Power Plug SCSI Connector (to Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS) Expansion Unit Back Panel FIGURE 2-6 Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Hardware Installation, Configuration, and User Guide • November 2004...

  • Page 21: Rack-Mounting The Sun Storedge 5210 Nas/Expansion Unit

    Caution – Uneven loading of the rack can cause dangerous instability. Make sure the power outlets are close enough to the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS and expansion unit(s) for the power cords to reach the cabinet properly and supply power to the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS and expansion unit(s).
  • Page 22 1. Make sure both of the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS and both of the expansion unit AC power cables are plugged in, and that the units are turned off.

  • Page 23: Figure 2-7 Recommended Rack Mounting Order

    Caution – The rail and extension kits (XTA-5200-2URK-19U for NAS and XTA- 3000-2URK-19U for expansion unit) are required to safely mount the units. The ears on the front of the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS chassis are there to hold the front bezel Chapter 2 Installing the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS...
  • Page 24 Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS in a rack. The rear of the chassis must be supported. Mounting without the rail kit could create a safety hazard or damage the systems or the cabinet it is mounted in.

  • Page 25: Connecting To Networks

    Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS server. Connect an SC cable from the network to the optional optical Gigabit Ethernet connector on the rear of the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS server. (Two optical Gigabit Ethernet connections are optional add-ins.)

  • Page 26: Figure 2-9 Connecting The Sun Storedge 5210 Nas And A Single Expansion Unit

    NAS head. Connecting a Single Expansion Unit to the Sun StorEdge 5210 The left SCSI connector on the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS connects to the bottom right SCSI connector on the expansion unit. The bottom left SCSI connector on the expansion unit connects to its top right SCSI connector, as shown in the following illustration.

  • Page 27: Figure 2-10 Connecting The Sun Storedge 5210 Nas And Two Expansion Units

    Refer to the illustration below to connect two expansion units to the NAS server in the following way: 1. Connect the top left SCSI connector on the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS to the bottom right SCSI connector on the top expansion unit.

  • Page 28: Figure 2-11 Connecting The Sun Storedge 5210 Nas And Three Expansion Units

    Refer to the illustration below to connect three expansion units to the NAS server in the following way: 1. Connect the top left SCSI connector on the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS to the bottom right SCSI connector on the top expansion unit.

  • Page 29: Connecting Each Expansion Unit Chassis To An Ac Power Outlet

    5. Insert the screw into the first screw-hole, through the standoff, and then into the threaded screw-hole on the other flange. 6. Tighten the screw with a screwdriver until the flanges bottom out on the cylindrical standoff. Chapter 2 Installing the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS...

  • Page 30: Figure 2-13 Installed Cord Lock

    9. Turn the thumbscrew of the green ejector handle clockwise until it is finger-tight to secure the handle and the cord lock. Installed Cord Lock FIGURE 2-13 10. Repeat this procedure for the second cord lock and second power cable. Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Hardware Installation, Configuration, and User Guide • November 2004...

  • Page 31: Powering On The Sun Storedge 5210 Nas And Expansion Unit(S)

    Note – If you are using a UPS, connect the expansion unit(s) and the NAS filer to the UPS. Power up the expansion unit(s) first, followed by the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS. The redundant power supplies and separate power cords provide fault tolerance if properly connected.

  • Page 32: Figure 2-14 Expansion Unit Back Panel

    NAS by using the following procedure: 1. Verify that the power switch is in the off position. 2. Connect one end of the AC power cable to the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS (see FIGURE 2-15 3. Repeat for the second cable.

  • Page 33: Figure 2-15 Connecting The Sun Storedge 5210 Nas Ac Power Cables

    RJ-45 SCSI Cable to optional AC Power Cords/Plugs Network Cables expansion unit Connecting the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS AC Power Cables FIGURE 2-15 6. Press the Power button ( ) on the front panel (behind the faceplate). FIGURE 2-16 Power Switch and Front Panel Detail...
  • Page 34 Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Hardware Installation, Configuration, and User Guide • November 2004...

  • Page 35: Using The Sun Storedge 5210 Nas

    C H A P T E R Using the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS This chapter describes the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS, the expansion unit, and their components. In addition to reviewing this section, be sure to consult any included supplementary information.

  • Page 36: Figure 3-1 Sun Storedge 5210 Nas With Drive Shuttles

    Hard Drive Shuttles The Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS contains six (6) internal hard drive shuttles. These drives reside behind the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS faceplate. Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS with Faceplate Hard Drive Shuttles Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS with Faceplate Removed...

  • Page 37: Figure 3-2 Sun Storedge 5210 Nas Network Interface Card Ports

    Power Supplies A system’s power supply provides power to all of its components. Power supply systems for both the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS servers and the expansion unit are auto-sensing devices. The power supply system in the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS consists of two (2) redundant hot-swappable modules in a 1 + 1 configuration.

  • Page 38: Figure 3-3 Sun Storedge 5210 Nas Power Supply

    The Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS includes the following external components: Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS User Interface (UI) Power Switches SCSI Port for Optional Tape Drive VGA Port Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Hardware Installation, Configuration, and User Guide • November 2004...

  • Page 39: Figure 3-4 Power Switch And Front Panel Detail

    Power Button—The momentary switch (APCI compliant) that toggles the system power on and off. Caution – Do not use power switches to shutdown the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS head (or expansion units). Always use the proper shutdown procedure (see "Shutting Down the Server" on page 162 in the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Software Installation, Configuration, and User Guide).
  • Page 40 LED is green. System ID LED • A continuous blue LED indicates the ID button is depressed. • No light indicates the ID button is not depressed. Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Hardware Installation, Configuration, and User Guide • November 2004...

  • Page 41: Figure 3-5 Sun Storedge 5210 Nas Back Panel Ports And Connectors

    Back Panel Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS with Optional Single Expansion Unit The following shows various ports and connectors on the back panel of the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS. The single RAID card enables connection to an optional expansion unit. SCSI Port...

  • Page 42: Figure 3-6 Sun Storedge 5210 Nas With Two Raid Cards

    Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS with Two or Three Expansion Units The following shows various ports and connectors on the back panel of the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS. The two RAID cards enable connection to two or three expansion units. SCSI Port...

  • Page 43: Figure 3-7 Sun Storedge 5210 Nas Vga Port

    VGA Port Do not use the VGA port at the rear panel of the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS. This connector is reserved for Sun Microsystems Technical Support staff and is used to diagnose the file server. For normal operation, use either the Web Administrator GUI or Telnet (see the software user guide).

  • Page 44: Figure 3-8 Expansion Unit With Front Cover Removed

    Caution – Do not update system software or RAID firmware when the RAID subsystem is in critical state or is creating newor rebuilding an existing volume. Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Hardware Installation, Configuration, and User Guide • November 2004...

  • Page 45: Figure 3-9 Sun Storedge 5210 Expansion Unit Drive Shuttle

    Channel 2 Connectors (jumper for expansion unit) Power Switch Power Switch unused Channel 1 AC Power Plug AC Power Plug SCSI Connector (to Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS) Expansion Unit Power Supply Modules FIGURE 3-10 Chapter 3 Using the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS...
  • Page 46 Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Hardware Installation, Configuration, and User Guide • November 2004...
  • Page 47 A P P E N D I X Specifications This appendix contains information about the environmental and physical characteristics as well as the power requirements of your Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS and expansion unit systems. Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS and Expansion Unit Technical Specifications 1.
  • Page 48 Operating · 20% to 80%, non-condensing Non-operating · 10% to 90%, non-condensing • Expansion unit Operating · 20% to 80%, non-condensing Non-operating · 8% to 80%, non-condensing Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Hardware Installation, Configuration, and User Guide • November 2004...
  • Page 49 Glossary AC stands for alternating current. AC power is supplied to the computer through an electrical outlet. American Wire Gauge: used to measure thickness of wire. Configuration The manner in which the software and hardware of an information processing system are organized and interconnected. (2) The physical and logical arrangement of programs and devices that make up a data processing system.
  • Page 50 Random Access Memory. Semiconductor-based memory that can be read and written by the microprocessor or other hardware devices. Generally understood to refer to volatile memory, which can be written as well as read. Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Hardware Installation, Configuration, and User Guide • November 2004...
  • Page 51 SCSI Small Computer Systems Interface. It is a standard interface for PCs that allows you to connect up to seven peripheral devices (like CD–ROM drives). SCSI Bus A pathway between SCSI hardware devices. In the case of SCSI devices, the bus usually consists of a circuit board, or card, in a computer or other device and a CD–ROM drive, tape backup or the like.
  • Page 52 Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Hardware Installation, Configuration, and User Guide • November 2004...
  • Page 53 Index back panel components 33, 34 front panel switches 31 card network interface 29 grounding requirements 13 clients 2 components back panel 33, 34 external 30 hard drives 36 internal 27 connections network 3 power 14 conventions 4 indicators LED status 32 interface user 31 internal components 27...
  • Page 54 30 LED status indicators 32 power switches 31 user interface 31 VGA port 35 supported clients 2 switches front panel 31 power 31 system status 32 Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Hardware Installation, Configuration, and User Guide • November 2004...

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